RSJ’s Jackson Barrett created a value-based drafting Excel tool to create the preseason values for this Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart. The tool uses the FantasyPros consensus projections to assign values based on a 12-team, full PPR league.
Each week throughout the season, I will alter these values to reflect the player’s value for the rest of the season. I have made changes based on the FantasyPros ECR, results from the season so far, and The Wolf’s Rest of Season Rankings. But for the most part, the below values should generally reflect consensus rankings. The values provided also allow for comparing player values across positions, not just within one position group.
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Before going over player values, let’s take a look at the biggest changes to the trade value chart and some potential trade targets.
RISERS
Finally. Jahmyr Gibbs was finally unleashed on the Raiders on Monday night. 31 touches, 189 total yards, and a score placed Gibbs as the RB2 on the week.
Profiled as a shifty and explosive pass-catcher, Gibbs beat Las Vegas with his legs in Week 8. Gibbs averaged 5.8 yards per carry and at times it looked like he could get 10 yards whenever he wanted.
As a 3rd round fantasy pick, this is what managers have been waiting on.
Following a Week 9 bye, Gibbs will likely have to deal with David Montgomery for the remainder of the season. This means that Gibbs won’t be seeing 31 touches anymore. Despite a reduction in touches, Gibbs still proves to be quite valuable. Gibbs will maintain a role in one of the league’s most potent offenses. Not to mention that he will be their primary pass-catching back, making his role even more lucrative.
Expect Gibbs to be involved throughout the remainder of the season and can be started in fantasy as a solid RB2 option.
Although he’s not a true “riser”, it’s worth noting that the return of De’Von Achane is imminent and he’s increasing in value as a result. In his mini breakout, Achane was electric and essentially broke the NFL as well as fantasy.
As his return approaches, his value will steadily increase. Once he returns, Achane should be a weekly starter.
FALLERS
Tony Pollard simply has not been able to get it going this season. In a 43-20 blowout victory against the Rams, Pollard managed just 6.5 fantasy points on 13 touches.
Now, the Dallas defense is certainly part of the issue as they create some peculiar game scripts. Regardless of game script, Pollard has let down fantasy managers in recent weeks, failing to crack double-digit fantasy points in three of the last four games.
During the preseason, Pollard was touted as a hyper-efficient ball carrier who would now be the featured back. The hopes and dreams of all fantasy players, myself included, have been crushed to this point. Pollard is average to below average in several key metrics, including evaded tackle rate, breakaway run rate, and yards per touch. Pollard was among the league’s best for these metrics last season.
Although Pollard has the talent to turn the tide on his season, this is a situation that must be monitored.
It seemed like it was coming, but the downfall of Miles Sanders has officially happened following Carolina’s bye.
Sanders was nothing short of horrific to start the season, ranking among the worst RBs in nearly every efficiency metric.
Now that Sanders is taking a clear backseat to Hubbard, it’s time to declare that the Miles Sanders era in Carolina is over.
Okay, maybe not that dramatic. But Sanders is being phased out of this offense and cannot be started in fantasy unless something changes.
TRADE TARGET
The fall of one must mean the rise of another, right? If you just said yes in your head, you’re right. Chuba Hubbard is here and he’s ready to take over the Carolina backfield.
Since he began to see more snaps in Week 6 due to an injury to Sanders, Hubbard has been solid. Although it’s been just two games, Hubbard already has an RB13 finish under his belt in Week 6. Hubbard did not look great in Week 8 but this was an ugly game where neither team could really move the ball.
I’m not saying that you should trade for Chuba because he is a superstar running back. I believe Hubbard will be undervalued in most leagues because managers may not recognize the changing of the guard in Carolina.
I’m sure you’ve heard it 1000 times, but volume is key for running backs. As of now, Hubbard is the guy getting touches in this backfield. Go scoop up Hubbard before your league-mates realize that he is the guy to own in Carolina.
